Does Foot Size Change with Age?
Have you ever slipped on a pair of shoes you haven’t worn in a while, only to find they feel tighter or looser than you remember? It’s not just your…
Treating Neuropathy: 5 Stages
Stage 1 In this stage, the patient is experiencing symptoms of neuropathy, but they are still very mild. Stage 2-4 Many patients will experience the most pain here, along with…
Treating Neuropathy: The Weight Gain Effect
For many people diagnosed with restless leg syndrome or neuropathy, weight gain can be an unwanted side effect of the medications that are typically prescribed. Weight gain can cause while…
Heel Pain in Active Kids: Sever’s Disease
I’ll start by mentioning that I am not a big fan of this condition being referred to as a “disease.” That word tends to upset needlessly. It’s not a “disease,” but…
The Patient Who Motivated Me Again
Spring is almost here, and with it comes that wonderful weather we all enjoy so much. After spending the winter months cooped up inside, I can’t wait to be outdoors…
Chronic Nerve Pain: Hope vs. Medication
My motivation for writing this blog is to reach out to those taking medications for their nerve pain; to encourage you to pause and consider other options for treating your…
What You Need to Know About Hammertoes
What are hammertoes? What causes this condition? What can you do about it? Today, we will discuss all those things. Most patients with hammertoes wonder why their toes are starting to curl…
Get Back to Your Active Life, Fast
Get Back to Your Active Life The more time I spend with patients, the more I see that no matter what their symptoms are, their primary desire is essentially the…
Understanding Your Mobility : The Mobility Triangle
I’ve always been a visual learner, and I’ve always liked to teach. I have a passion for helping those with neuropathy, and challenging the status quo in regards to it….
3 Things to Know About Ingrown Nails in Children
Ingrown nails are a very common (and usually very painful) condition for all ages of people. Approximately three million ingrown nails are treated annually in the US. This problem is…
My Other Life in the Pits
The alarm went off too early that day. I thought I had it perfectly planned how to get to the airport on time, but it still became a rush to…
Lyrica: The Weight Gain Story You Need to Hear
Start looking behind another door, a door of hope. Consider shutting the door of drug treatment and learn about ways to make your nerve pain a memory!